Kmart’s bestseller $20 knit mules return to stores after selling out

A popular product that sold out “instantly” last year has quietly returned to Kmart shelves, prompting excitement among shoppers.

After selling out across the country last year, Kmart has brought back a very popular item.

The budget retailer caused a frenzy over its $20 “Casual Knit Square Toe Mules” when shoppers began raving about how “comfy” the affordable heels were.

One influencer even shared a TikTok video telling people they “need to go buy a pair right now” – predicting the shoes would “quickly sell out”.

Her warning was right and the heels became a fast favourite, with stock disappearing from Kmart shelves in October.

But now shoppers have spotted the item is once again available, with Kmart Australia revealing “more stock has just dropped into stores”.

Kmart’s best selling $20 knit mules have returned to stores after selling out last year. Picture: TikTok/tanika.juan

“Customers have been loving our casual knit square toe mule that is incredible value, priced at $20,” a spokesperson told news.com.au.

“It’s the perfect addition to any outfit. The mule comes in a variety of colours including black, charcoal and natural, and the super-comfy slip on style can be styled up or down an outfit.”

TikTok user Olivia Burrows alerted shoppers to the fact the slide-on-shoes had returned in a recent video titled “premium Kmart haul”.

Putting together a black knit skirt and red blouse with the chunky heels, one social media user was quick to point out: “OMG the mules are back.”

Olivia Burrows’ Kmart haul video. Picture: TikTok/oliviaburrows_

‘OMG the mules are back’. Picture: TikTok/oliviaburrows_

Last year, fashion blogger @curvysam told followers they “need to go buy a pair right now” in a TikTok video that has been viewed almost 40,000 times.

Another affordable fashion influencer @kmartfever said she “can’t get enough of these mules” as they “seriously make every single outfit look better”.

The styling blogger purchased them in both black and the natural colour, which she said “go with everything”.

One TikTok user said you need to ‘buy a pair right now’. Picture: TikTok/curvysam

Shoppers snapped up the stylish and comfortable heel. Picture: TikTok/@thelifeofclaire_.

Shoppers quickly gave the mules the tick of approval, with many saying they had already purchased multiple colours and were “obsessed”.

“Just had to buy all colours,” one customer joked.

“Who is the buyer for Kmart? They deserve an award for saving us all,” another agreed.

“Already have two pairs! They are so good,” one person wrote.

“I’ve got them and they’re amazing,” another commented. “They don’t make that cheap sound when you walk … they’re silent.”

For winter 2022, the mules now also come in khaki green colour.